Certificate of Destruction
A signed record of what was destroyed, when, and how — your proof of compliant disposal for any audit.
Compliance & standards
Provable destruction, audit-ready.
Secure shredding isn't just about the shred — it's about the paper trail that proves it. Here's how we keep your disposal compliant from the locked bin to the recycling bale.
HIPAA
Protected health information, properly retired.
HIPAA requires that PHI be destroyed so it cannot be read or reconstructed. Cross-cut particle shredding, locked collection, and a certificate of destruction satisfy that standard for paper and media alike.
- Renders PHI unreadable and unreconstructable
- Locked consoles limit access between pickups
- Documented chain of custody from bin to shredder
- Certificate of destruction filed for every service
FACTA & the Disposal Rule
Consumer data, disposed of correctly.
The FACTA Disposal Rule requires reasonable measures to protect against unauthorized access when disposing of consumer report information. Routine, certified shredding is the textbook reasonable measure.
- Covers credit, account, and consumer-report records
- Scheduled service makes compliant disposal automatic
- Applies to businesses and individuals handling consumer data
- Certificates document due diligence over time
The four pillars
What makes destruction compliant.
Chain of Custody
Documented, unbroken control from locked bin to shredded particle — scanned, logged, and sealed throughout.
NAID-Style Standards
Screened personnel, secure equipment, and particle-size discipline modeled on recognized industry standards.
Secure Recycling
After destruction, 100% of shredded paper is baled and pulped into new product — never landfilled.
Standards and certifications referenced here are described generically; specific credentials are confirmed on request before service.
Good to know
Compliance questions.
Yes. HIPAA requires PHI to be destroyed so it is unreadable and cannot be reconstructed. Our cross-cut particle shredding, locked collection, documented chain of custody, and certificate of destruction are designed to align with the HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules for PHI disposal.
It's a signed document confirming your materials were destroyed, when, and by what method — your audit evidence that disposal was handled compliantly. We issue one for every job, and serialized media destruction also lists each destroyed item.
It's the documented, unbroken control of your material from the moment it enters a locked bin until it's shredded. Containers are scanned and logged, transport is sealed, and access is limited to screened technicians — there's no point where the material is unaccounted for.
Several rules require secure disposal of sensitive records. HIPAA covers health information, the FACTA Disposal Rule covers consumer report information, and many state and industry rules add their own duties. Certified shredding is the simplest way to satisfy them all.
Yes — 100% of the shredded paper we collect is baled and sent to recycling, where it's pulped into new paper products. Secure destruction and environmental responsibility go hand in hand.
Stay audit-ready
Put compliant destruction on autopilot.
Scheduled bins, documented custody, and a certificate every time — we keep your disposal defensible.